TFAlumni Family & Friends Cookout
The TFA Nash-Chatt Alumni Board welcomed the 2022 Corps Members to the Nashville Family.
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The alumni board was formed by TFA alumni in 2020 with the vision to inspire and engage Teach For America alumni in Nashville to take collective action to advance One Day for all students.
Board Priorities
Connect
Create specialized spaces for alumni to connect
Grow
Increase capacity for alumni to take individual action
Act
Promote initiatives for alumni to take collective actions
Priorities
Board Members
Alfonso Cuen
Nashville-Chattanooga
2018
Litigation Law Clerk
Bass, Berry & Sims
Angie Jones
South Louisiana
2001
Project Director
JBS International
Caroline Hiskey
San Antonio
2014
Graduate Student
Vanderbilt Peabody College
Emma Volpe
Nashville-Chattanooga
2014
Academic Dean of Historical Perspectives
STEM Preparatory Academy
Marisa Edmonds
Memphis
2012
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
MNPS Social Emotional Learning Department
Ronald Sickles, Jr.
Jacksonville
2014
Dean of Students
KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary
Amanda Glover
Nashville-Chattanooga
2011
Senior Policy Analyst
TN SCORE
Brittany Middlebrooks
Miami-Dade
2008
Partner Success Manager
Zearn
Catherine Johnson
Nashville-Chattanooga
2016
Deputy Director of Academic Policy
TN State Board of Education
Maggie Siller
Hawaii
2007
Of Counsel
Maynard Nexsen P.C.
Matt Cheek
South Carolina
2014
Executive Director
Nashville Teacher Residency
Shalimar Gates
Nashville-Chattanooga
2013
Dean of Math
RePublic Schools
Alumni Board Events
Wed, Dec 06The John Seigenthaler CenterDec 06, 2023, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM CSTThe John Seigenthaler Center, 1207 18th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, USAHosted in collaboration with Leadership for Educational Equity and The Education Trust of Tennessee!
Thu, Sep 14PENCIL (The DG PENCIL Box)Sep 14, 2023, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PMPENCIL (The DG PENCIL Box), 7199 Cockrill Bend Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, USAJoin the Nashville-Chattanooga Alumni Board for a Volunteer opportunity at The PENCIL Box in Nashville!
Tue, Jun 27Centennial Park Event Center PavilionJun 27, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMCentennial Park Event Center Pavilion, 27th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, USAJoin the TFA Nashville-Chattanooga community at our Alumni Family & Friends Cookout to mingle with our network and welcome the 2023 Corps!
Mon, Jun 26Honey Alexander CenterJun 26, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMHoney Alexander Center, 2400 Clifton Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, USAOn Monday, June 26 from 5pm to 8pm the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative is hosting a mayoral candidate forum named For Nashville’s Future.
Thu, May 25MinervaMay 25, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDTMinerva, 1002 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208, USAAttention all Nashville-based TFA Alumni & Corps Members of Color: Join us for a community building event!
Thu, May 04ChattanoogaMay 04, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDTChattanooga, 55 Johnson St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USACalling all Teach For America alumni, board members, corps members, and staff: Join us for food, drinks and community!
Thu, Apr 27Monday Night BrewingApr 27, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMMonday Night Brewing, 1308 Adams St, Nashville, TN 37208, USACalling all Teach For America alumni, board members, corps members, and staff: Join the Alumni Board for food, drinks and community!
Mon, Apr 03E|Spaces NationsApr 03, 2023, 5:30 PM – Apr 04, 2023, 7:30 PME|Spaces Nations, 4900 Centennial Blvd suite 300, Nashville, TN 37209, USAGain insight and advice from talent professionals and network with local education recruiters!
Sat, Feb 25NashvilleFeb 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CSTNashville, 3310 Ezell Rd, Nashville, TN 37211, USALearn from a community-led panel about how to take action for & support our immigrant & refugee community during this legislative season. Nashville & Chattanooga location options! Click below to learn more.
Fri, Jan 27Hosted at Junior League NashvilleJan 27, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHosted at Junior League Nashville, 2202 Crestmoor Rd, Nashville, TN, USAThe Teach For America Nashville-Chattanooga alumni board invites you to our new year celebration, Through with 2022! Join us for food, fun, and festivity.
Thu, Jul 14Zoom WebinarJul 14, 2022, 5:30 PM CDTZoom WebinarMeet the candidates running for school board seats in the Davidson County School District
Thu, Jun 23Sevier Park Shelter #2Jun 23, 2022, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMSevier Park Shelter #2, Unnamed Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, USAJoin TFA Alumni Board at Sevier Park on Friday, June 23th from 5:30 - 8 PM to meet and mingle with TFA alumni and corps members.
Thu, Apr 14Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoaApr 14, 2022, 5:30 PM CDTTennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coa, 3310 Ezell Rd, Nashville, TN 37211, USALearn from a youth-led panel what's at stake this year for our immigrant & refugee community at the state legislature.
Thu, Apr 07Proof Bar and IncubatorApr 07, 2022, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMProof Bar and Incubator, 422 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USAThe staff of TFA Nashville-Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Advisory Committee invite our local alumni to gather, meet, and build community!
Tue, Mar 08Zoom WebinarMar 08, 2022, 5:30 PMZoom WebinarThis training is an introduction to Education Policy and Advocacy at a local and state level. Build tangible and actionable advocacy skills.
Tue, Mar 01Lipscomb University’s Ward HallMar 01, 2022, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM CSTLipscomb University’s Ward Hall, Ward Hall, Nashville, TN 37215, USAJoin us to learn how to take advantage of the Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) resources to support your leadership journey.
Tue, Feb 22Bearded IrisFeb 22, 2022, 5:30 PMBearded Iris, 101 Van Buren St, Nashville, TN 37208, USAThe TFA Nashville-Chattanooga Alumni Board invites out local alumni to gather, meet, and build community to kick off 2022
Tue, Jan 11Bearded IrisJan 11, 2022, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CSTBearded Iris, 101 Van Buren St, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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